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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,990

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,233

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $42,500
Base Invoice $34,952 $39,526
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
255/45YR20   1,100
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   7,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
255/45YR20   1,024
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,696
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 8,630 10,875
Options (change) 7,456 10,117
Destination 825 875
Total Price $46,990 $54,250
Total Invoice $43,233 $50,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,679
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$46,990$54,250
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,475$54,250
Total Invoice$43,233$50,518
Adjustments for Features-1,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,839$50,518

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,120$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in182.2 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

255/45YR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45YR20 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested79029%

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